Monthly Archives: June 2007
Selling your house in France and French estate agents
I have written about this before, but a recent letter from an owner asking why there had been no interest in their property prompted me to write this reply… Hi, Your situation is a good example of the problems with … Continue reading
Another day, another donut
Now the days are getting shorter – I read on some blogs that the sun will be torn apart by the tidal influence of the planets in 2012 – I still cannot find someone to work with on some website … Continue reading
A case of wine and a garland of onions
After writing about our picnic on Sunday, I thought about the differences in social etiquette between France and the UK. Last week some friends came round to say hello and to chat about life, the universe and anything – not … Continue reading
Spinlets
I am always looking for better ways to share and deliver information spread all over my sites and from others I find – this is a test for Spinlets, an add-on to give the latest information from other communities I … Continue reading
A hot and humid day
Go to Twiku for opinion and Fruk for my diary. It was a hot and humid day in the south of France – one day I promise I will start a note with “It was a dark and stormy night” … Continue reading
Fractional Ownership in France and rentals
For over a year now I have been working on the structure for a specialist Internet community for people wanting to buy Fractional Ownership property in France – as ever, delays and frustrations have hindered the work, but this is … Continue reading
A long time ago in a galaxy far away
Many thanks to everyone who has written to me encouraging me to get the rentals site going again and for all the advice on Search Engine Optimisation. I am treading water at present – waiting for something to come from … Continue reading
As tomorrow glides into yesterday
Writing a daily dairy about my activities would be very easy if I dared to really write down what I see and feel every day – some blogs seem to be just that, but I do not blelieve them. Unless … Continue reading
Make my week – smile at a geek
My last rant at geeks got some great comments from, geeks – they are irrepressable. All they said was kind, humerous and gentle – what can I say ? If only the ones I have been exposed to were human … Continue reading
Compensation for Planning Blight
If you buy your home for a great view, a quite neighbourhood or for local services, nice neighbours or low taxes – guess what will happen next ! I read somewhere, “The only thing certain in life is change” (Google … Continue reading